V'là (en. Here it is)

/vla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
interjection
Indicates the presence or appearance of something.
Here’s the book you were looking for.
V’là le livre que tu cherchais.
Used to draw attention to something.
Here’s what I found at the market.
V’là ce que j'ai trouvé au marché.
Marks the arrival of a person or a thing.
Here comes Marie.
V’là Marie qui arrive.

Etymology

From the French 'voilà', a familiar contraction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

v'là that I arrive
Expression indicating that one has just arrived.
v'là que j'arrive
v'là the time that passes
Expression highlighting the passage of time.
v'là le temps qui passe
v'là the choice
Demonstration of an available option.
v'là le choix

Related Words

voilà
Indication of presence or availability.
voilà
here
Indication of a present location.
ici
there
Indication of a distant location.

Slang Meanings

Slang terms to describe an unexpected situation.
Here it is raining at the time of the picnic.
V'là qu'il pleut au moment du pique-nique.
Familiar expression to show impatience.
Here we are going to leave soon!
V'là, on va pas tarder à partir!